Comparisons
South Cotabato vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Philippines: Iloilo and Laguna
South Cotabato in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in South Cotabato rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in South Cotabato, we can consider three of its most populous cities: General Santos, Koronadal and Polomolok. Out of the three cities, General Santos does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in General Santos followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
South Cotabato in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in South Cotabato is Polomolok with an SNDi of 4.54, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Koronadal with an SNDi of 3.81, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Koronadal, Polomolok
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in South Cotabato rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in South Cotabato, we can consider three of its most populous cities: General Santos, Koronadal and Polomolok. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in South Cotabato follow the same region trend.